Steve & Jackie Metz
Where are you from?
Steven: Originally from Elyria, OH
Jackie: Originally from Newfield, NJ
Our family now lives in Mansfield, OH
What do you appreciate most about our church community?
Steven: The love of God and the love of people.
Jackie: The people. From the moment we stepped foot into the building, during a trunk or treat years ago, it has felt like a family, it felt like home.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Steven: Reading
Jackie: I’m such a Millennial, I enjoy video games. I have also enjoyed drawing, crocheting, and baking.
Favorite family tradition or favorite thing to do as a family?
Steven: Vacations and movie nights
Jackie: Movie nights, when we can actually agree on 1 movie
What is a fun fact about you the most people don’t know?
Steven: Once opened up for Montgomery Gentry.
Jackie: We had the chance to hang out with the band DownHere while they set up for a concert. The singer/keyboardist, Jason Germain, didn’t know Steve and I were married (still newlyweds) and tried to set us up with each other.
What’s your go-to comfort food?
Steven: Burrito bowls from Chipotle
Jackie: I love soups, not too picky. Also, spicy cheesy ramen and fresh fruit
Morning person or night owl?
Steven: Morning person, when I am not going to work
Jackie: Night owl
Strangest thing you’ve ever done?
Steven: Purposely make the house colder so I can use my mini heater
Jackie: Set up a booth in the middle of a Snap Fitness to sell jewelry
What excites you right now?
Steven: My relationship with God, my family, ministry, and future plans.
Jackie: Watching God’s great work as our church grows with new families. My family.
Ron & Lynn West
We have been with NorthWinds since the very first worship service here in 2013 as a campus of New Hope Church. We were part of the group helping to reorganize when we became NorthWinds and have been primarily involved in the financial areas. We appreciate the welcoming culture, the amazing music, and the weekly preaching of the gospel.
We grew up near Lexington and after marriage lived in Columbus before Ron was transferred to this area (Westfield Insurance) in 1995. We have two grown kids, our daughter Jana (Mark) with her family of 5, and son Jeffrey (Grace). We love spending time with family.
We are retired. We are longtime Bruce Springsteen fans and enjoyed attending many concerts over the years but more recently love contemporary Christian music and concerts. Ron likes being outdoors golfing, walking or bike riding. Lynn likes reading, serving, and snuggling with our cats Misty and Magic.
Jim & Julie Stephens
Where are you from?
Julie: Lodi Ohio
Jim: Garden city Kansas
We currently live in West Salem, Ohio
What do you appreciate most about our church community?
Julie: The relationships we have with each other
Jim: The closeness of the church family
What are your hobbies or interests?
Julie: Amateur Detective
Jim: Video games
Favorite family tradition or favorite thing to do as a family?
Julie: Go on small trips together
Jim: Traveling
What is a fun fact about you the most people don’t know?
Julie: I drove semi truck with Jim across the country
Jim: Visited all 48 states
What’s your go-to comfort food?
Julie: Pizza
Jim: Pizza rolls
Morning person or night owl?
Julie: Morning
Jim: Morning
Strangest thing you’ve ever done?
Julie: I stopped a run away horse going down state route 42
Jim: Hiked 50 miles on the Santa Fe trail
What excites you right now?
Julie: Summer is near!!
Jim: Work